VIDEO: WATCH BHEKI CELE ATTACK MKHWANAZI BASED ON THE ONGOING ALLEGATIONS.
Bheki Cele Lashes Out at South Africans, Calls Them “Heartless” and “Monsters
Former Police Minister **Bheki Cele** has sparked outrage after launching a scathing attack on South Africans during a memorial service held in **Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal**, on **Thursday, 10 October 2025**. Cele, who was speaking at the memorial of **Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa**, accused ordinary citizens of being “heartless” and “monsters” over their reaction to Mthethwa’s death.
In a fiery speech that has since gone viral on social media, Cele expressed deep disappointment at what he described as a lack of compassion and growing moral decay among South Africans. He said people had become too quick to celebrate or mock the deaths of public figures instead of showing empathy. “You are heartless! You are monsters! You are Sodom and Gomorrah!” Cele shouted to a stunned audience, accusing citizens of losing their humanity.
Cele said he could not understand why people were so eager to find fault with others, even in death. He claimed that many South Africans had become consumed by hate and negativity, especially toward anyone linked to the ruling **African National Congress (ANC)**. The former minister said he was disgusted by the way people have turned social media into a “playground of cruelty,” where mourning and respect have been replaced by insults and gossip.
His remarks, however, have drawn strong criticism from the public and political commentators. Many South Africans argue that Cele’s anger is misplaced, saying that people’s frustration is not about a lack of conscience but about years of broken promises, corruption, and poor service delivery. Some online users pointed out that Cele himself had faced accusations of arrogance and inefficiency during his time as Police Minister, saying it was ironic for him to call others “heartless” while violent crime and corruption worsened under his watch.
Others defended Cele, saying his outburst reflects a deeper frustration with the country’s toxic culture of judgment and hatred. Supporters argue that his words, though harsh, were a wake-up call for a society that has lost respect and empathy. “Cele might have been emotional, but he is right — we have become a people who find joy in others’ pain,” one ANC supporter wrote online.
Cele also took aim at some local government leaders during his speech, saying ANC councillors had become disconnected from the people they serve. He lamented the collapse of basic services in many communities, such as burst sewer pipes in **KwaMashu**, and accused some leaders of neglecting their duties while pretending to care only during election season.
The incident has once again placed Cele at the centre of public debate. Known for his loud personality and fiery temper, the former minister has a long history of controversial remarks — often clashing with the media, opposition politicians, and even members of the police force. This latest outburst has reignited discussions about the fragile relationship between the ruling party and the citizens it governs.
While Cele’s message may have been intended as a moral reminder, many believe his tone only deepened the divide between politicians and the people. For a nation already battling disillusionment, unemployment, and rampant corruption, his words have struck a raw nerve. Whether seen as a justified rebuke or an arrogant rant, Bheki Cele’s comments have once again reminded South Africans just how tense the relationship between leaders and the public has become.
The message seen on the video is an indirect clap back or attack to General Mkhwanazi who fears fokol.
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